Description
🍫 The silky blend of tahini and dark chocolate creates a rich, velvety drink that warms you from the inside out.
🥛 Adding creamy milk and a touch of honey balances bitterness with subtle sweetness, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
– 4 ½ cups (≈1.1 L) coconut milk or whole milk
– 6 oz (≈170 g) dark chocolate, broken into chunks
– 1 ⅓ cup (≈320 ml) tahini
– 2–4 Tbsp honey (adjust to taste)
– 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
– Pinch of sea salt (optional)
– Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
– Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
– Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1-First, gather all ingredients and measure them precisely to ensure a balanced flavor profile and smooth preparation.
2-Then, heat 4 ½ cups of your chosen milk in a saucepan over medium-low until it begins to steam, making sure it doesn’t boil to keep that creamy texture intact.
3-Next, remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate chunks, tahini, honey, and cinnamon if you’re using it. Let the mixture sit covered for about 5 minutes so the chocolate softens nicely this step is key for that silky mouthfeel.
4-After that, whisk vigorously until everything melts together and the drink becomes frothy; if needed, re-heat gently to get it smooth.
5-Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt to enhance the flavors, then divide the beverage among mugs.
6-Top it off with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately for the best taste, and remember, this tahini hot chocolate with milk is perfect for cozy nights, whether you’re a working professional winding down or seniors enjoying a quiet evening.
Notes
🌰 Allow the chocolate to melt with residual heat for a silkier mouthfeel rather than direct reheating.
🥄 Whisk quickly to create a light foam that adds a velvety texture.
☕ Serve in espresso‑sized cups to encourage sharing and keep indulgence in check.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop, whisking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (≈240 ml)
- Calories: 253 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Tahini, Hot Chocolate, Creamy, Rich
